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Marking Brigham Young’s Grave

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“A memorial tablet in honor of President Brigham Young, Pioneer Leader of the Church, was placed by the First Presidency over his grave August 29, 1927, on the 50th anniversary of his death, in the presence of Church Authorities, a number of the family, and friends. The tablet is of bronze and is inscribed: ‘Brigham Young, Prophet, Statesman, Pioneer. born June 1, 1801, Whitingham, Vermont. Died August 29, 1877, Salt lake City, Utah.’ President Young’s favorite hymn was sung, ‘When first the glorious light of truth,’ and speeches were made by Presidents Heber J. Grant, Chas. W. Nibley, Anthony W. Ivins, and Col. Willard Young.

“Right to left are: Rulon S. Wells, Brigham S. Young, President of the Young family association; George F. Richards, Senator Reed Smoot, George Albert Smith, B. Morris Young and Col. Willard Young, sons of President Young; Pres. C.W. Nibley, Pres. Heber J. Grant, Pres. A.W. Ivins, Mrs. M.Y. Dougall, daughter of President Young; Hyrum G. Smith (in rear of grave); Mrs. Zina Y. Card, Mrs. Mabel Y. Sanborn, Mrs. Phoebe Y. Beatie, Mrs. Jeannetta Y. Easton, Mrs. Susa Young Gates, daughters of President Young; Mrs. Luna Y. Moore, Marian Y. Kimball and Walter J. Beatie. The ladies at the rear on the left are, right to left: Lucy Gates Bowen, mrs. Joseph B. Burton and her daughter, Miss Josephine Burton.”

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5 thoughts on “Marking Brigham Young’s Grave”

  1. Very cool photo, with lots of prominent folks. But what’s with all the heavy clothing? The photo was taken in (hot) August….Full suits worn by the gentlemen, and long dresses, scarves and hats worn by the ladies! Yikes, no fun.

  2. I hadn’t even made that connection, David. While I can understand convention requiring the gentlemen’s suit coats and the ladies’ hats, some of the ladies’ wear doesn’t seem necessary even by conventional standards. I dunno.

  3. I wish I had some way to acknowledge that I read and appreciated the post other than commenting. I really don’t have anything to add, but the writer should know that the effort is appreciated by this reader, at least.

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